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Getting the goods you need

Getting the goods you need

There is likely nothing quite like building your new lot of farm land up from a blank canvas.

New mobile black spot funding locations released

New mobile black spot funding locations released

Some of the states worst mobile black spots will receive new base stations to help improve mobile coverage across regional and remote SA.

Engineer turned farmer urges rethink on farm safety

Engineer turned farmer urges rethink on farm safety

After 40 years working in the safety-conscious oil and gas industry, Bruce Wood has been shocked by the lack of regard for safety in farming. The South East farmer says it is time for agriculture to address the alarming statistics.

Growers urged to hold off on stubble burning

Growers urged to hold off on stubble burning

As landowners begin stubble burning on paddocks in preparation for seeding, the SA Country Fire Service has urged growers to remember to gain permits and wait for suitable conditions.

New mobile black spot funding locations released

New mobile black spot funding locations released

Some of the states worst mobile black spots will receive new base stations to help improve mobile coverage across regional and remote SA.

Jamestown young ewes top $220

Jamestown young ewes top $220

Buyers were on the hunt for ewes scanned in lamb or joined to Merino rams at the Jamestown sheep market on Thursday, with the top end lifting more than $20 a head.

Dairy numbers up despite tough times

Dairy numbers up despite tough times

DESPITE reports of dairyfarmers exiting the industry in recent months, the number of registered dairies in SA has increased slightly on 2017-18 figures.

Letters to the editor - March 21

Letters to the editor - March 21

Weed control efforts, pig sales and red meat sector reform headlined this week's letters to the editor.

Are trespass and theft laws failing farmers? | POLL

Are trespass and theft laws failing farmers? | POLL

WITH an animal activist fined just $1 for breaking biosecurity laws, this week we're asking - is the system failing to protect farmers?

Dairy numbers up despite tough times

Dairy numbers up despite tough times

DESPITE reports of dairyfarmers exiting the industry in recent months, the number of registered dairies in SA has increased slightly on 2017-18 figures.

Flashback Friday - May/June 1978

Flashback Friday - May/June 1978

The year of 1978 found the state's primary producers struggling with drought-like conditions but breaking rains arrived in June. The Poll Hereford Show and Sale at Dubbo was held while the Middle East became one of SA's largest export markets.

Growers urged to hold off on stubble burning

Growers urged to hold off on stubble burning

As landowners begin stubble burning on paddocks in preparation for seeding, the SA Country Fire Service has urged growers to remember to gain permits and wait for suitable conditions.

Letters to the editor - March 21

Letters to the editor - March 21

Weed control efforts, pig sales and red meat sector reform headlined this week's letters to the editor.

Engineer turned farmer urges rethink on farm safety

Engineer turned farmer urges rethink on farm safety

After 40 years working in the safety-conscious oil and gas industry, Bruce Wood has been shocked by the lack of regard for safety in farming. The South East farmer says it is time for agriculture to address the alarming statistics.

Are trespass and theft laws failing farmers? | POLL

Are trespass and theft laws failing farmers? | POLL

WITH an animal activist fined just $1 for breaking biosecurity laws, this week we're asking - is the system failing to protect farmers?

Flashback Friday - May/June 1978

Flashback Friday - May/June 1978

The year of 1978 found the state's primary producers struggling with drought-like conditions but breaking rains arrived in June. The Poll Hereford Show and Sale at Dubbo was held while the Middle East became one of SA's largest export markets.

Grain profit opportunities explored at Karoonda

Grain profit opportunities explored at Karoonda

MURRAY Mallee croppers will soon be given an insight into what makes top performing grain-growing businesses in southern Australia so successful.

Grain profit opportunities explored at Karoonda

New migration agreement to benefit SA regions

'Trade war tremors' for Aust grain prices: Rabo

Activist fine sets a 'dangerous precedent'

Cropping

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Lempriere Grain into administration

Lempriere Grain into administration

As the grains industry feared Victorian-based grain buyer Lempriere Grain is now in administration.

Can Grain Prices Keep Going Higher?

Can Grain Prices Keep Going Higher?

Sponsored content: With Australian wheat and barley production down in the most recent harvest, what factors are set to influence our grain prices in the near future?

Riverina crusher reaches milestone

Riverina crusher reaches milestone

A Riverina oilseed crusher has reached a production milestone.

Case IH goes retro

Case IH goes retro

Along with slick modern design, Case IH has appealed to grower nostalgia with its latest set of harvesters, featuring a retro paint scheme.

Sheep

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Wool market continues decline

Wool market continues decline

Wool market continues decline as quality of wool clip diminishes.

The dream that became a reality...

The dream that became a reality...

Advertiser content: Shearwell Australia have one of the fastest order turn around rates in the country, and their product was developed by farmers for farmers.

Parliamentary petition launched to shut down Aussie Farms website

Parliamentary petition launched to shut down Aussie Farms website

A Victorian parliamentary petition has been launched to urge the government to shut down the Aussie Farms website.

Activist fine sets a 'dangerous precedent'

Activist fine sets a 'dangerous precedent'

The decision to give animal activists who trespassed onto a farm and stole livestock a slap on the wrist has been slammed by the VFF.

Sheep industry celebrates at CRC final conference

Sheep industry celebrates at CRC final conference

Sheep industry celebrates 19 years of success at CRC final conference.

Engineer turned farmer urges rethink on farm safety

Engineer turned farmer urges rethink on farm safety

After 40 years working in the safety-conscious oil and gas industry, Bruce Wood has been shocked by the lack of regard for safety in farming. The South East farmer says it is time for agriculture to address the alarming statistics.

Ashrose wins All Purpose judging at Burra on debut

Ashrose wins All Purpose judging at Burra on debut

A last-minute decision by the Graetz family to exhibit two young ram lambs in the judging of the All Purpose Pen of Two ram lambs at the Elders SA Stud Merino Expo paid off with them winning a new motorbike.

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More cattle through feedlots raises questions on supply

More cattle through feedlots raises questions on supply

The Stock Take | Mecardo's Angus Brown analyses the feedlot sector.

Wodonga cancels store sale

Wodonga cancels store sale

There was a last minute cancellation of the Wodonga store cattle market.

Holbrook home to world’s top two cows

Holbrook home to world’s top two cows

Sponsored content: Hicks Beef tops International Genetics Solutions' All Purpose Index with two top quality females.

United Nations adds fuel to 'war on meat'

United Nations adds fuel to 'war on meat'

A call by the United Nations for a tax at retail level to reduce meat consumption will give animal activists a new weapon in their war on livestock farming.

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You won't want to miss Agfest 2019

You won't want to miss Agfest 2019

Advertiser content: As one of Australia's top three field day events Agfest in Tasmania is a one-of-a-kind event that benefits the community on multiple levels.

Royal Commission leads to tightening on rural lending

Royal Commission leads to tightening on rural lending

Advertiser content: How will the Royal Commission into financial services impact your ability to borrow?

Industry urged to have their say in a better red meat future

Industry urged to have their say in a better red meat future

Sponsored content: After four months work an independent taskforce has released a Green Paper for public comment that aims to position the Australian red meat industry for a brighter future.

Producers saving tens of thousands of dollars a year in a drought by going green

Producers saving tens of thousands of dollars a year in a drought by going green

Sponsored Content: As the nation struggles through one of the worst droughts in a decade, more and more producers are making the switch to solar power to significantly reduce their operating costs.

JAD Agriculture has taken livestock breeding to a whole new level

JAD Agriculture has taken livestock breeding to a whole new level

Advertiser content: JAD Agriculture is a values-based breeder who are known in the Australian industry for their commitment, compassion and satisfaction guarantee.

The Coopers Couch

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Coopers Couch E4: The tougher the season, the higher the potential for scours

Coopers Couch E4: The tougher the season, the higher the potential for scours

Sponsored Content: Calf scours costs the industry more than $23 million per year. Vet Steph Bullen explains how you can protect your herd.

The Coopers Couch E5: Lice eating away at profits

The Coopers Couch E5: Lice eating away at profits

Sheep lice may be tiny but the financial burden they place upon the industry is gargantuan. With a cool dry season almost upon us, producers cannot afford to ignore this bio-security threat.

The Coopers Couch E3: Ongoing dry creates the perfect storm for Pinkeye

The Coopers Couch E3: Ongoing dry creates the perfect storm for Pinkeye

Sponsored content: Cases of pinkeye are on the rise across the country due to the dry and dusty conditions bought on by drought, but there is a solution.

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Global dairy price recovery continues

Global dairy price recovery continues

Solid global dairy prices are forecast for 2019/20, on the back of weakening supply growth worldwide and increased demand.

Why the marketplace isn't a viable plan for dairy

Why the marketplace isn't a viable plan for dairy

Dairy farmers are feeling the bleeding edge of deregulation, agricultural globalisation and a corrupted export marketplace

Dairy numbers up despite tough times

Dairy numbers up despite tough times

DESPITE reports of dairyfarmers exiting the industry in recent months, the number of registered dairies in SA has increased slightly on 2017-18 figures.

Consumer perceptions of milk set to soar

Consumer perceptions of milk set to soar

The $1 a litre milk discount campaign undervalued dairy farmers and the nutritional value of fresh milk in the supermarket

Dairy farmers demand IGA and Costco ditch $1 milk

Dairy farmers demand IGA and Costco ditch $1 milk

More pressure on retailers over $1/litre milk.

Agribusiness

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Lempriere Grain into administration

Lempriere Grain into administration

As the grains industry feared Victorian-based grain buyer Lempriere Grain is now in administration.

Global dairy price recovery continues

Global dairy price recovery continues

Solid global dairy prices are forecast for 2019/20, on the back of weakening supply growth worldwide and increased demand.

Riverina crusher reaches milestone

Riverina crusher reaches milestone

A Riverina oilseed crusher has reached a production milestone.

Agribusiness buzz in brief

Agribusiness buzz in brief

A quick look at what some of the movers and shakers in agribusiness have been up to

Video

Taking Stock – March 21

Taking Stock – March 21

Vanessa Binks and Claire Harris discuss what's making news this week.

Market Chat - March 19

Market Chat - March 19

STOCK Journal's ALISHA FOGDEN discusses the results from two markets held in SA last week.

Granitevale, Laudham Park on the market | Video

Granitevale, Laudham Park on the market | Video

Granitevale Station and Laudham Park are being offered through an expression of interest process.

Multimedia

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Flashback Friday - May/June 1978

Flashback Friday - May/June 1978

The year of 1978 found the state's primary producers struggling with drought-like conditions but breaking rains arrived in June. The Poll Hereford Show and Sale at Dubbo was held while the Middle East became one of SA's largest export markets.

Taking Stock – March 21

Taking Stock – March 21

Vanessa Binks and Claire Harris discuss what's making news this week.

Market Chat - March 19

Market Chat - March 19

STOCK Journal's ALISHA FOGDEN discusses the results from two markets held in SA last week.

Granitevale, Laudham Park on the market | Video

Granitevale, Laudham Park on the market | Video

Granitevale Station and Laudham Park are being offered through an expression of interest process.

Cheaper but Tassie price bubble continues

Cheaper but Tassie price bubble continues

Although cheaper, Tasmanian cattle breeders are being well paid compared to their north island neighbors.

Opinion

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Why the marketplace isn't a viable plan for dairy

Why the marketplace isn't a viable plan for dairy

Dairy farmers are feeling the bleeding edge of deregulation, agricultural globalisation and a corrupted export marketplace

Boost rural health to Close the Gap

Boost rural health to Close the Gap

Boosting rural health teams - and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctor workforce - would greatly assist in Closing the Gap on life expectancy and child mortality says the Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA).

Climate change on your plate

Climate change on your plate

What does going carb free have in common with climate change?

Property

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Granitevale, Laudham Park on the market | Video

Granitevale, Laudham Park on the market | Video

Granitevale Station and Laudham Park are being offered through an expression of interest process.

Earlslea sold at auction

Earlslea sold at auction

The Kaimkillenbun district property Earlslea has sold at auction for $1.27 million.

Colanya placed under contract | Video

Colanya placed under contract | Video

Grassed up Longreach property Colanya is under contract to an interstate buyer.

Hartford delivers Cooroy lifestyle

Hartford delivers Cooroy lifestyle

The fertile 61 hectare Cooroy property Hartford offers a rural lifestyle in the lush Noosa hinterland.

Machinery

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Case IH goes retro

Case IH goes retro

Along with slick modern design, Case IH has appealed to grower nostalgia with its latest set of harvesters, featuring a retro paint scheme.

New kids on the block

New kids on the block

Deutz-Fahr have added two new tractors to the 4E series lineup

Expectations heading west

Expectations heading west

Header sales dependant on West Australia

Free data farming taking off

Free data farming taking off

Data Farming precision agriculture company growing exponentially

O'Connors fight fire with Muster II system

O'Connors fight fire with Muster II system

Header fire suppression with the Muster II system by O'Connors

Back in black, Ideal header still on track

Back in black, Ideal header still on track

Agco Massey Ferguson Ideal header on tour

Harrington keeps innovating

Harrington keeps innovating

New updates to the integrated Harrington Seed Destructor

Protection from the elements

Protection from the elements

Family owned and operated since 1988, Statewide Sheds prides itself on only working with the best materials, utilising the skills of a team with years of experience in the shed building industry.